Hola Cuba


















From AUD $3785
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)

Hola Cuba
9 days
Small Group
Comfortable
Light
English
Experience Overview
Experience the splendour of Cuba – a cobblestoned Caribbean gem where the rum is plentiful, the smiles infectious and dancing is essential.
Experience the splendour of Cuba – a cobblestoned Caribbean gem where the rum is plentiful, the smiles infectious and dancing is essential. Join our Hola Cuba adventure and wind your way from sultry Havana and its crumbling churches, through the valleys and farms of Pinar del Rio, and on to the Afro-inspired beats of Trinidad. Along the way we’ve assembled a cast of Cuban characters to give you a proper welcome – tobacco farmers, expert chefs, local artists, historians and salsa dancers that understand where Cuba came from, where the country sits now and, more importantly, where it’s going.
Highlights
- Learn the local customs, folklore and beliefs behind Afro-Cuban religion as you’re welcomed into the homes of devoted residents on a colourful and unconventional Urban Adventure in Havana.
- Relish a real garden-to-plate dining experience at a privately-owned organic eco-farm in picturesque Vinales – indulge in a variety of fresh produce all while gazing across sweeping views of the valley.
- Receive a fascinating insight into the rise and fall of the charismatic and highly celebrated Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara at his mausoleum and museum in Santa Clara.
- Experience Cuban hospitality and old-world charm in the coastal town of Trinidad. Wander through cobblestone streets among colourful colonial buildings and relax on the picturesque Playa Ancon.
- Support the Cuban community by staying at privately-owned guesthouses, dining at home-grown restaurants, and gaining insider knowledge into Cuba’s history, thanks to the expertise of local guides.
Trip Details
9 days
Private vehicle
Small Group
English
Havana, Cuba
Havana, Cuba
Comfortable
Explorer
Light
Itinerary
Included Activities:
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Accommodation:
- Comfortable guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Havana - Afro-Cuban Religion Tour (guide and transport included)
- Havana - Leader led City Tour of Old Havana
- Havana - American Vintage Car Tour (No guide and transport included)
Accommodation:
- Comfortable guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Havana - Jaimanitas (Mosaic-laden Neighbourhood) including Fusterlandia (Entrance fee)
- Las Terrazas - Sustainable Rural Economy Project (Entrance fee and Guide included)
- Vinales - Leader-led orientation walk
- Vinales - Farm-to-table dinner at an eco-friendly ranch
Accommodation:
- Comfortable guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Vinales - Half-day Valley tour on foot including Tobacco Farmhouse
- Vinales - Salsa dance lesson (1 hour)
- Vinales - Cooking Demonstration by Local Chef
Accommodation:
- Comfortable guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Cienaga de Zapata - Korimakao Cultural Project (entrance fee, guide and transport included)
- Cienfuegos - Leader-led orientation walk
Accommodation:
- Comfortable guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Trinidad - Leader-led City Tour including Museums (entrance fees, guide and transport included)
- Trinidad - Pottery Centre
Optional Activities:
- Trinidad - Afro-Cuban folklore show (entrance fee) from (3 EUR)
- Trinidad - Cave Disco (entrance fee) (14 EUR)
Accommodation:
- Comfortable guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Trinidad - Sunset Picnic at Playa Ancon (Weather Dependent)
Optional Activities:
- Trinidad - Musical Instrument Lesson (guitar, double bass, tres, percussion) per hour (10 EUR)
- Trinidad - Trek to El Nicho Waterfall (entrance fee, guide and transport included) (257 EUR)
Accommodation:
- Comfortable guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Santa Clara - Che Guevara Mausoleum and Museum (entrance fee)
- Havana - Buena Vista Social Club Performance (entrance fee & dinner)
Accommodation:
- Comfortable guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 9 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Experience the splendour of Cuba – a cobblestoned Caribbean gem where the rum is plentiful, the smiles infectious and dancing is essential.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 10 Jan 2026
Customer Reviews
04/23/2024
Excellent introduction to Havana and western Cuba. Our tour leader Yanet was well-organized, passionate about his country, and thoroughly knowledgeable about the island and its history. Jorge, our driver, carried our group of 10 safely and comfortably to each destination in a new small bus that had plenty of room.
04/22/2024
Wonderful trip. Learned something at every stop. The people are friendly, the scenery beautiful. Take mosquito repellent and lots of $1 bills.
Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
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04/23/2024
Excellent introduction to Havana and western Cuba. Our tour leader Yanet was well-organized, passionate about his country, and thoroughly knowledgeable about the island and its history. Jorge, our driver, carried our group of 10 safely and comfortably to each destination in a new small bus that had plenty of room.
04/22/2024
Wonderful trip. Learned something at every stop. The people are friendly, the scenery beautiful. Take mosquito repellent and lots of $1 bills.
04/15/2024
Intrepid trip Hola Cuba was a true history trip through time of Cuba with our excellent guide Ivan.
04/18/2024
Hola Cuba is a wonderful introduction to the culture, geography and political history of our neighbor to the south.
04/13/2024
FABULOUS is how I would describe the Hola Cuba for US Citizens tour! This tour gives you just what it says it will - a good understanding of the history of Cuba and the culture of it's people. The itinerary Intrepid has put together is all encompassing and if you like history at all you will not be disappointed. As a bonus - the Intrepid staff - most EXCELLENT!!
04/22/2024
This tripped was PACKED daily with activities and learning opportunities. The guides were amazing and there was meticulous attention paid to every detail. We did not miss anything!
04/14/2024
Excellent! Intrepid knocked another trip out of the park! If Cuba is on your bucket list this is the trip for you. I highly recommend Intrepid trips- they never disappoint.
04/02/2024
If you love traveling and love learning you’ll love traveling with Intrepid. I have gone to both Antarctica and Cuba with them and they were both life changing trips. Intrepid makes the trip more than just about the destination - they make it about the entire journey and experience. They not only treat each passenger with kindness and respect, but our earth with kindness and respect.
04/01/2024
I am a total advocate for Intepid. They live by their Mission. I’m also impressed with my fellow comrades in the groups. As always engaged and eager to learn of the cultures we’re visiting.
04/03/2024
Perfect way to explore Cuba within the guidance of a tour, while having plenty of opportunities to explore and have authentic experiences with real people.
03/25/2024
Hola Cuba was a great way to get a glimpse of Cuba and the people of Cuba! So glad I went with Intrepid! Will was an amazing tour guide!!!!!!
03/25/2024
A wonderful itinerary and thorough exploration of Cuba. Great food, vibrant city life, and overall a wonderful experience.
03/27/2024
The 8-Day "Hola Cuba" trip with Intrepid was amazing!! It was very well organized, and informative! All the guides spoke English well, were very knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to be inclusive and engaging. The local accommodation hosts were also very friendly and helpful. Several of the bus rides were long, but that is the price to pay if you want to see various areas of a country in a short period of time. Having said that, the bus was very nice, and the driver was outstanding! The Cuban people was also very friendly and happy to see and engage with Americans. Not surprisingly, the drinks and food were amazing! I highly recommend both Intrepid and the "Hola Cuba" trip!
04/04/2024
My wife and I wanted to take a trip out of the country for our anniversary. We started seriously considering Cuba when we saw the variety of excellent activities on the Hola Cuba itinerary and understood how the tour would handle the extra logistics involved in US citizens visiting Cuba. Our expectations were vastly exceeded on both counts! The country is beautiful, fascinating, and a lot larger than we thought! Our tour leader, driver, and local guides were excellent and the tour size of 16 people was a great size for the tour. The tour handled more logistics than we could've anticipated, even in the midst of a fuel crisis. The tour enabled us to enjoy the experience without all the work involved in navigating the trip on our own. We are recommending Hola Cuba to all of our friends. This was our first travel tour and first experience with Intrepid. We are absolutely sold and are looking at all of Intrepid's fantastic tour options around the world for our next trips.
03/28/2024
Amazing trip made better by a great guide and a fearless bus driver. Cuba would be very difficult to navigate on your own for first time travelers, and organizing all the activities we did, on your own, would be nearly impossible.
03/25/2024
A wonderful itinerary and thorough exploration of Cuba. Great food, vibrant city life, and overall a wonderful experience.
03/23/2024
Hola Cuba's 9 day trip was really 7 as the first day began with orientation and dinner and the last day ended after breakfast. The tour leader and local guides provided the participants with a wide variety of activities and experiences to help understand the culture and history of Cuba. We felt safe and well cared for and were provided with most meals and beverages. The bus driver diligently managed the often bumpy roads and traffic. This trip required a lot of walking, stairs, and uneven pavements.
03/25/2024
I felt like I learned a little bit more about the word and I'm grateful for that. I also saw some beautiful places and met some lovely people. I highly recommend this trip.
03/22/2024
My Hello Cuba trip was a wonderful and unexpected eye-opener into the lives/challenges of present day Cubans, and the past history–much of which I was ignorant about. I learnt so much, and our guide, Ivan was superb. It was comfortable, well organised and had a wonderfully varied agenda.
03/13/2024
A 57-Chevy paradise. Salsa beat on every corner. Encyclopedia of heritage architectural edifices decaying with despairing elegance. A humanity that is warm, resilient and proud—struggling, but colorfully honest and compassionate. Cuba’s bewildering, so many alluring layers from turquoise waters, unparalleled sunsets, endemic birds & fauna to its revolutionary legacy!

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